House Bill No. by Representative Ventrella seeks to establish concurrent jurisdiction between justice of the peace courts and city courts in East Baton Rouge Parish specifically for eviction cases. The bill enacts a new provision in the Code of Civil Procedure, Article 4912(C), which grants justice of the peace courts the authority to handle eviction suits for both residential and commercial properties, as well as leased farmlands, provided the monthly rent does not exceed $5,000. This concurrent jurisdiction allows for greater flexibility and accessibility in handling eviction cases within the parish.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the territorial jurisdiction of the justice of the peace courts in East Baton Rouge Parish will align with the district boundaries as defined by law. This change aims to streamline the legal process for evictions and ensure that jurisdictional boundaries are clearly established, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the judicial system in the area.